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The Adventure Begins at Mataguay Scout Ranch

Mataguay Scout Ranch, a 1000 acre property owned and operated by San Diego-Imperial Council, is a great
destination for your SUMMER CAMP and for year round camping. Open to all
Scouting units and other non-Scout organizations. This includes Packs, Dens, Troops, Teams, Crews, church
groups, clubs, and associations. Many of the camp's facilities are available for your unit's program. These
include lodges, cabins, and administration buildings that you can use for unit training, center of
operations, or just as a getaway spot. All campsites at Mataguay have KYBO's (latrines), running water,
and campfire rings. There are also several large campfire rings on the reservation if you wish to put on a
large program in the evening. On the grounds of the ranch itself, there are numerous hiking trails and areas
to be explored. For those who are looking for more challenging trails, there is the Mataguay Pacific Crest
Connector Trail, or a seven mile trail into camp from Barrel Springs. There certainly is enough room for a
group of any size.

Besides camping, hiking, and general outdoor fun, there are countless things to do at Mataguay during the
year. Programs which are available include archery, swimming at the pool, boating at the lake, .22 rifle,
black powder (muzzle loading) rifle, shot gun, and BB gun shooting. For older Scouts COPE and
Climbing/Rappelling are available. These programs can be tailored to meet your unit's goals from pleasure
use to merit badge, advancement, and other special camp programs. Units can provide their own lifeguards
and range masters, or these can be arranged through the Ranch Director.

There are also several annual programs including "Fun with Family" and Memorial Day family camping. Weekend
campers can also work toward special Mataguay awards: NRA qualifications, Hiker's Award, and MSR
Naturalist.

And don't forget, Mataguay has one of the most exciting summer camp programs available at any camp in the
BSA! Mataguay has an extensive equestrian program which includes the horsemanship merit badge and trail
rides. Other summer program features include real glider flights, geocaching, mountain boarding, COPE and
extensive instruction in over 40 merit badges. Click here for a link to
our summer camp information.